Chevrolet Cobalt SS Pricing Announced

Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Starting At $22,995

By Michael Gauthier
March 20, 2008 9:58 PM
Filed Under: American, Chevrolet

Chevy has announced pricing for the Cobalt SS will start at $22,995 when it begins arriving at dealerships in late April. Power is supplied by a 2.0L four cylinder turbocharged engine that produces 260 hp and allows the SS to run from 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds.

Engineers recalibrated the engine for no-lift shifting and swapped out the stock suspension for the all-new FE5 Sport suspension. The suspension has specific stabilizer bars, spring rates, damper tuning and several driver selectable modes to help maximize performance. Standard 225/40-series Continental summer tires are mounted on 18-inch aluminum wheels while front Brembo brakes help bring the car to a stop. Together all these improvements allowed the SS to set a new class record at Nürburgring, posting a time of 8:22.85 minutes.

The exterior features a new front fascia with integrated fog lights, diamond mesh grille inserts, special side rockers, a deck lid spoiler, and a bright-tipped exhaust. Inside the there are sport seats with suede-like inserts, a new gauge cluster, and a boost gauge mounted on the A-pillar. Available options include a limited-slip differential, sunroof, an advanced audio system and high-wing rear spoiler.

Source: GM

Press Release (Click to expand)

Chevrolet Announces Pricing For The Turbocharged Cobalt SS

Powered by a 260-horsepower (194 kW) turbocharged and intercooled 2.0L Ecotec engine, the Cobalt SS delivers a balance of track-proven performance capability, driving refinement and premium features. Offered exclusively with a five-speed manual transmission, it is also an efficient performer, delivering an estimated 30 mpg in highway driving – the best among top competitors.

That combination of performance, features and efficiency comes with a MSRP of $22,995, including a $660 destination charge. The Cobalt SS is well equipped at that price, including standard air conditioning, premium sound system, remote keyless entry, StabiliTrak electronic stability control system, OnStar and XM Satellite Radio.

Major options include an uplevel audio system ($295), sunroof ($750), high-wing rear spoiler ($195) and a limited-slip differential ($495).

The Cobalt SS coupe is expected to arrive in dealerships in late April.

Maximum performance on the street or track

The Cobalt SS delivers a quick 0-60 time of approximately 5.7 seconds – thanks to the engine’s “no-lift shift” calibration – and an impressive maximum lateral grip of 0.9 g. This combination enabled the Cobalt SS to set a new class record when running the famed Nürburgring racing circuit, posting a time of 8:22.85 minutes.

Ride and handing are supported by an all-new FE5 Sport suspension, with specific stabilizer bars, spring rates and damper tuning – all designed to complement the high-output turbocharged powertrain and mitigate afflictions such as torque steer. Driver-selectable modes help maximize performance whether on the street or track.

Four-wheel disc brakes with standard ABS help ensure the car stops as confidently as it accelerates and corners. The front brakes are from Brembo and have a performance-oriented, fixed-caliper design, which resists fade better than floating caliper designs; the rear discs are vented for better heat dissipation. Large, twin-five-spoke 18-inch forged aluminum wheels and performance tires are standard. They’re mounted on 225/40-series Continental summer tires.

The Cobalt SS is also equipped with a host of standard safety features, including the StabiliTrak electronic stability control system and side-impact air bags.

Cobalt SS style

The Cobalt SS is distinguished on the exterior with several unique features, including a distinctive, air dam-style front fascia with integrated projector-beam fog lamps. New front upper and lower grilles sport an SS-specific diamond-mesh appearance; and SS-specific rockers and badging adorn the body sides.

A standard deck lid spoiler can be replaced with an optional high-wing aero enhancement. Also at the rear is a prominent, bright-tip exhaust outlet.

Inside the Cobalt SS are SS-embroidered sport seats with suede-like UltraLux inserts, a specific gauge cluster, an A-pillar-mounted turbo boost gauge and a specific shifter arrangement.